WORLD OF WORK ANSWERS

Grade 12                                                 LIFE ORIENTATION                                                                

                                                        WORLD OF WORK ANSWERS

QUESTION 1

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QUESTION 2

2.1         Although advantages of a mission statement could be varied, the following aspects are expected (any four of the following):

·   The process of writing a mission statement helps you to identify the areas of life that you consider a priority. (ü)

·   It helps you to focus on what you want to achieve and how you could work to achieve goals in your life. (ü)

·   It compels you to think ahead for the future and creates space for introspection (self analysis, to look inside one’s self). (ü)

·   It allows you to be accountable for your actions. (ü)

·   It is a personal road map providing direction for the future. (ü)

·   It assists the individual to make more informed choices. (ü)

·   Any other valid advantage  (ü)                                                                                            (4)

2.2         6 marks for goals: 2 for short-term, 2 for medium-term and 2 for long-term goals.

Example:

Short-term goals:

·   I don’t wish to get romantically involved until I enter a tertiary institution.

·   In my matric year I will not be spending the weekends partying.

·   I will concentrate on my studies. My immediate desire is to complete my matric exam and obtain a matriculation exemption.

·   I wish to attend the University of KwaZulu-Natal to pursue a degree in Law.

Medium-term goals:

·   I hope to specialise in Business Law and work in a corporate environment in Gauteng.

·   I know that my parents are not financially well off to finance my academic career. Therefore I intend working during weekends.

·   I have already sent out my CVs and begun job shadowing. I want to obtain a part-time job when I begin my tertiary education.

Long-term goals:

·   As a well-established business lawyer I hope to establish my own business law practice.

·   I hope to marry and have two children.                                                                                (6)

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QUESTION 3

3.1         An employment contract is an agreement between an employee and employer at the beginning of the employment. ü

It states (any five of the following):

The roles and responsibilities of the employee (ü), defines the remuneration (ü), pension (ü), whether the worker is permanent or casual (ü), leave benefits (ü), payments (ü), medical aid (ü), annual bonus (ü), disciplinary procedure (ü), grievance procedure (ü), health and safety (ü), code of conduct (ü), confidentiality (ü) and termination (ü).                                          (6)

3.2         An employment contract protects ü the rights of both the employer and employee, and ensures that they fulfil their obligations. ü Lucy would have been entitled to certain benefits ü when her employer leaves. The contract would have protected her. ü                                  (4)

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QUESTION 4

5 points on study skills and strategies (5 marks) and 5 points on how this could impact on the learner (5 marks). Examples of study techniques are listed below. Impacts will vary – award marks on merit and substantiation.

·   Understand your individual learning style.

·   Knowledge of your own style will assist you in maximising your learning, e.g. if you are a visual learner, mind maps and sketching ideas will enhance your learning.

·   Make time to study. Avoid putting off studies.

·   Keep your goals in mind to stay motivated.

·   Plan your studies at the beginning of the year in order to ensure that enough time is spent on all areas. Particular attention should be given to areas of weakness.

·   Draw up your study timetable so that it helps you to establish a routine to work every day.

·   Study in a suitable place.

·   Create a conducive environment for study. Ensure you have a table, chair, light, notes, books etc.

·   To assist your studies you can play soft calming music e.g. classical.

·   Remember to have breaks in between study sessions.

·   Divide material into manageable sections.

·   Ensure good time management.

·   Exercise and eat a balanced diet.

·   Ask questions when you do not understand.

·   Communicate your difficulties with your teacher and seek help after hours.

·   Summarise notes.

·   Revise your summary.                                                                                                                                                           [10]

QUESTION 5

All the headings listed below should be given and filled in. Award marks as follows:

·   Personal particulars (must include all relevant details) (2 marks)

·   Education (2 marks)

·   Work Experience (2 marks)

·   Hobbies and other interests (1 mark)

·   References (1 marks)

·   See attached covering letter (1 mark)

·   Neatness and layout (1 mark)

CURRICULUM VITAE Personal Details Surname Full Name/s ID Number Date of Birth Postal Address Telephone Nationality Gender Marital Status Home Language Other Languages Driver’s Licence Email Address Education and training Last School Attended Highest Standard Passed Subjects Passed Positions Held at School Involvement in School Projects Awards

Other Skills Other Qualifications / Certificates Attained Institution/s Subjects Passed Work Experience Organisation / Institution Position Period Hobbies and interest Organisations e.g Athletics Club Other Skills Speak the following languages fluently References Name Position Telephone See attached covering letter

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QUESTION 6

3 marks for goals

4 marks for career portfolio/plan

3 marks for strengths/opportunities/job market

A career development plan sets out your short-, medium- and long-term career goals. It is like a road map for your future and sets the goals you want to achieve. It keeps you focused on what your dreams and aspirations are and assists you to reflect on the career goal setting. A good career plan can assist you in reaching your career goals and placing things in perspective. It allows you to reach the dream job, and reach attainable objectives.

Career development plan:

·   Do careers research on your chosen field.

·   Make appointments to meet with people at career centres for advice.

·   Take career assessment tests if possible.

·   Talk to faculty members and counsellors about choices.

·   Make appointments at career centres to complete portfolios.

·   Research companies in selected cities and develop a target list.

·   Develop list of contacts/begin networking.

·   Review salary information.

·   Use job search resources: classifieds, networking, internet.

·   Begin sending lists of companies for portfolios to career centres.

·   Attend career fairs.

·   Gain experience through part-time, internship or volunteer opportunities.

·   Go to Student Employment, or a website for part-time jobs.

·   Define career goals clearly.

·   Write a mission statement.

·   Assess your own personal skills and interests.

·   Look at what strengths and weaknesses you have.

·   Ask yourself what opportunities and challenges there are in your community.

·   Keep up to date with the news to see what changes in global and local affairs are influences the world of work. For example, the increase in fuel prices, power cuts and the crisis in Zimbabwe all affect the economy.

·   Find out about the trends in the job market.                                                                                                                                                           [10]

QUESTION 7

Reasons for unemployment (for 5 marks):

·   There is a shortage of skilled labour in South Africa. South Africa has a large unemployment rate, particularly amongst the youth.

·   The unequal access to education and training has left certain groups of people with little access to certain jobs.

·   Employment growth has not kept pace with the labour force. Even those who have skills cannot always find jobs.

·   The South African economy has grown on a macro level in such a way that does not open up opportunities to poor or disadvantaged people.

·   Major problems in the neighbouring countries have contributed considerably to migration from neighbouring states.

Challenges – how to overcome them (for 5 marks):

Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur is someone who seizes an opportunity to fill a need at the market place. The individual starts up his or her own enterprise, raises finance, organises the venture and becomes a risk taker. Being an entrepreneur is one of the ways out of unemployment. It involved teaching people to create their own jobs and understanding their own expertise.

Identify a niche market

·   Understand the local, national and international markets.

·   Identify skills shortages.

·   Read the market.

·   Find out what the skills demand is for in South Africa.

·   Become creative and innovative, e.g. open up a guesthouse.

·   Network – use the internet, career resources, brochures and, most importantly, communicate with others.

·   Learn how to present and market yourself.

Benefits of a learnership

·   Learnerships in different fields are controlled by SETA-Sector Education and Training.

·   It addresses the shortage of skilled labour.

·   It is a work-based approach to learning and gaining qualification.

·   It assists those who are historically disadvantaged and previously excluded to upskill themselves and their qualification.

·   It assists people to get a job and an education that is outcomes-based and assessed to ensure learner competence.

·   It provides practical hands-on training as well as the theoretical learning.

·   People learn the dynamics of a workplace environment.

·   Achievement of internationally recognised qualifications.                                                                                                                                                           [10]

QUESTION 8

5 marks for personal life

5 marks for organisation

Accept any well-reasoned answers. They will vary from person to person.

The impact on the individual could include any of the following:

·   Sense of direction and purpose

·   Clear goals set out

·   Sense of accomplishment when you achieve goals

·   Source of inspiration in times of difficulty. Encourages you to persevere and not give up easily.

·   Creates space for self-analysis

·   Helps focus on what you want

·   Assists in making more informed choices

Impact on the organisation could include:

·   Gives the organisation a specific focus

·   Explains what the organisation strives to be

·   Is a reminder of the responsibilities of the organisation

·   Attracts clientele, sponsors who are inspired by the mission statement

·   Helps prioritise what is most important to achieve

·   Allows the organisation to be accountable for its actions                                                                                                                                                           [10]

QUESTION 9

Learners will give a wide range of answers. This answer will be marked according to the way a student is able to substantiate his or her claims.

4 marks for the different types of jobs available

6 marks for analysis of the chosen sector

For individuals who have the aptitude for sport, participate and support sport and recreational activities, there are a wide range of competitive jobs available. Examples of jobs available in soccer, for example, are: professional player, coach, sports scientist, events manager, referee, sports psychologist, sports doctor, personal trainer, sports stadium manager, dietician, agent.

Learners should select one sector and analyse it in terms of their preferred sport, e.g. soccer.                                                                                                                                                                [10]

QUESTION 10

5 marks for entrepreneurial venture (own or other)

5 marks for plan of action.

The first part of the question will differ from student to student. Mark according to merit. Make sure the student explains the particular innovation involved and the niche market it targets.

Plan of action:

·   Identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses – what do you have to offer?

·   Identify your unique skills and connections

·   Network with those who can help your project succeed

·   Seek advice from as many people in the field as possible

·   Identify your niche market and do research on it

·   Understand the local, national and international markets

·   Identify skills shortages

·   Use the internet, career resources or brochures to find out more about similar ventures and why they succeeded or failed

·   Practise presenting your ideas confidently and market yourself                                                                                                                                                           [10]

QUESTION 11

4 marks given to presentation: correct format (address, salutation, conclusion, punctuation, appropriate subject heading).

6 marks for content: provide suitable reasons for the application. Provide further attachments and contact details. A possible answer is given below.

	12 Station Road Plumstead Cape Town 7800 1 May 2008
8 Bosmansdam Road Milnerton Cape Town 7441
Dear Mr Jenkins Application for the Telkom Computer Science Bursary I would like to apply for the Telkom Computer Science Bursary in order to study Computer Science at the University of Cape Town next year. I am unable to afford the fees on my own, so require funding to further my education. I have had a keen interest in Computer Science since primary school. I have a consistent track record of high marks in this subject at high school. Through my fundraising initiative last year, our school was able to purchase two more computers for the laboratory, of which I have been elected head assistant for three years running. I run an after-hours computer literacy programme for adults. I have a great passion for using my knowledge of computers to aid those less fortunate than myself in my community. With your funding I would be able to obtain a degree and start my own computer science business venture. Please find attached a copy of my Curriculum Vitae and an academic transcript verifying my examination results for my most recent set of matric examinations at school. I can be contacted at the above address or on my cell 084 666 8888 for an interview. Yours faithfully Patience Zulu

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